Drill and Ceremony

Question 1

What Regulation covers Drill and Ceremony?

Answer 1

TC 3-21.5

Question 2

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Answer 2

1. 15in step
2. 30in step
3. 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of drill?

Answer 3

The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or non-commissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders; and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops

Question 4

What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?

Answer 4

1. Parade rest
2. Stand at ease
3. At ease
4. Rest

Question 5

What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”

Answer 5

“Ready, Port, Arms”

Question 6

How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?

Answer 6

On the command “March”,

1. The first rank takes two steps forward
2. The second rank takes one step forward
3. The third rank stands fast
4. The fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear

Question 7

What are the types of commands in a drill?

Answer 7

1. Two part Commands
2. Combined Commands
3. Supplementary Commands
4. Directive Commands

Question 8

What movements require a 15 inch step?

Answer 8

1. Half step
2. Left step
3. Right step
4. Backward march